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Tacitus, Cornelius
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Tacitus, Gaius Cornelius
Tacitus, Caius Cornelius
Tacitus, Publius Cornelius
Le Gendre, Louis
1655
1733
Gendre, Louis Le
Germania
Moeurs des anciens Germains
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"Moeurs des anciens Germains" by Cornelius Tacitus is a historical account written during the early Roman Empire period. This book provides insights into the customs, social structures, and ways of life of the Germanic tribes as observed by Tacitus, a Roman historian. The primary focus of the text is to detail the contrasts between the cultures of ancient Germans and the Romans as well as to reflect on the implications of these differences for contemporary society. In this work, Tacitus describes various aspects of Germanic life, including their religious beliefs, warrior culture, family structures, and communal practices. He highlights the simplicity and rusticity of their mores, noting how they often lack the luxuries and complexities found in Roman society. The text discusses the importance of bravery and honor in warfare, the role of women in both domestic and military contexts, and the very egalitarian nature of their communities, which contrasts sharply with Roman hierarchical structures. Tacitus also draws parallels between the customs of the Germans and those of the then-modern Franks and Gauls, elucidating a continuity of cultural traits across time and geographical boundaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Germanic peoples -- Early works to 1800
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Browsing: History - European
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